20 Things I No Longer Buy | EXTREME MINIMALISM

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  • Here is a list of 20 things that I don't buy anymore as a minimalist. These are just my personal preferences and I'm sure that this lifestyle definitely won't work for everybody. I'm more dedicated to sort of an extreme version of minimalism so I didn't include here very basic things but tried to pick more interesting items.
    Thank you for watching and for all of your support and kindness! I appreciate it a lot💛
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  • @VictoriaTerekhina
    @VictoriaTerekhina  Pƙed 3 lety +535

    Guys, I’ve just noticed that I used the wrong word!😂 On 15:00 it’s MAGAZINES actually, not JOURNALS😅
    (In Russian language the word magazine sounds the same as “journal” so I kinda mixed them up, sorry💛)

    • @0Saqia0
      @0Saqia0 Pƙed 3 lety +30

      it's ok♡

    • @Ripplesinthewaters
      @Ripplesinthewaters Pƙed 3 lety +25

      Don’t worry. 🙂 There are so many ways to say the same things. I understood. 🙂

    • @butterfly-kb4cn
      @butterfly-kb4cn Pƙed 3 lety +36

      It’s ok your English is very good! You are refreshing to watch. Your very sweet and calming voice is lovely! Have a great day! đŸŒ»

    • @chrisoliva530
      @chrisoliva530 Pƙed 3 lety +11

      better than calling a group of people a bunch of eels while saying farewell in a foreign country while trying to learn the language, thank goodness after the smile fell off their faces, the smiles returned and they all chuckled...... :- o

    • @glitterstormed
      @glitterstormed Pƙed 3 lety +36

      In English, a journal can be a kind of magazine too, like an academic or medical journal that is published regularly. So it was not completely wrong!

  • @ceciliaholden583
    @ceciliaholden583 Pƙed 3 lety +851

    So inspiring to see a real life, non aesthetic-based minimalist! I feel like I can learn so much from you because you look, sound and think like a normal person! Subscribed!

  • @eonyae2592
    @eonyae2592 Pƙed 3 lety +361

    The only one that blew my MIND is no music. I would literally go insane. Music has helped people get through so many things. I’ve never heard of anyone not liking music. Interesting but whatever works for your lifestyle! Really good video💗

    • @VictoriaTerekhina
      @VictoriaTerekhina  Pƙed 3 lety +89

      Thank you! I was actually really surprised myself when I suddenly realized that I’m not into music anymore😅 So I definitely can understand you!

    • @XSemperIdem5
      @XSemperIdem5 Pƙed 3 lety +25

      That one threw me off too.

    • @butterfly-kb4cn
      @butterfly-kb4cn Pƙed 3 lety +33

      I agree! I can’t go without some music everyday, it helps me when I’m cleaning or just when I’m anxious! I also listen to music when I’m cooking! 😊

    • @mejustine2424
      @mejustine2424 Pƙed 3 lety +33

      @@VictoriaTerekhina i don't listen to music either, I prefer listening to audiobooks. Greetings from a new, romanian follower 😊

    • @babushkapoponick3384
      @babushkapoponick3384 Pƙed 3 lety +17

      @@mejustine2424 not me. I CAN TOTALLY GO WITHOUT MUSIC THE REST IF MY LIFE.. nothing but a bunch of racket

  • @willettmary889
    @willettmary889 Pƙed 3 lety +64

    So a well-rounded girl that doesn't get caught up in the hype. Bless her sweet soul.

  • @bunssmith9988
    @bunssmith9988 Pƙed 3 lety +118

    My thoughts. Example: If you own 4 plates and 6 cups then make them nice. Why not? In the end you still have 4 plates and 6 cups but they are nice. The only difference is they will be esthetically pleasing. There is nothing wrong with owning nice things. You can still be a minimalist. A minimalist with nice things.

    • @carlosslim4916
      @carlosslim4916 Pƙed 3 lety +7

      This is such a good perspective!!!

    • @SwimmingInSunlight
      @SwimmingInSunlight Pƙed 3 lety +30

      But it's against minimalist mindset to replace a functional piece with a more pleasing one just because. Certainly once a plate breaks a nicer one, or better quality one can be bought to replace it 😊 Sadly many of the minimalist youtubers I see just replace their functional tupperware with mason jars etc. for the aesthetic alone and create more unnecessary trash in the process

    • @islanddweller3674
      @islanddweller3674 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      That is cheating. It means spending more and that is against minimalism. See this ladys china cupboard?

    • @SailorNom
      @SailorNom Pƙed 2 lety +1

      Golden words

    • @Scrapegoat
      @Scrapegoat Pƙed 2 lety +3

      Aesthetically I think a little hodgepodge of dishware is cool. In another video where she showed her dish cupboard, I thought it looked really quaint. It made me open and look through mine, which was overflowing with crap I forgot I had.

  • @teresamessenger5399
    @teresamessenger5399 Pƙed 3 lety +131

    I gave away everything I owned except a small amount of clothing and my vehicle. I kept my crystals, a little makeup, school yearbooks. I am 55 and gave photo albums to my kids and jewelry as if I'm going to die tomorrow. I live with my boyfriend...I pay little rent, save money to help my 2 children...wedding coming and college coming. I see myself happily living in a travel trailer in the future

    • @nyx0838
      @nyx0838 Pƙed 3 lety +5

      That's a nice plan, hopefully it all works out for you.

    • @teresamessenger5399
      @teresamessenger5399 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      @@nyx0838 thank you!! It looks like a good choice for me

    • @ddd1dorin396
      @ddd1dorin396 Pƙed 3 lety +3

      Oh, for a second i thought YOUR wedding was to come and i was glad for you!

    • @teresamessenger5399
      @teresamessenger5399 Pƙed 3 lety +2

      @@ddd1dorin396 lol...I am a bit old for that and dont want to affect future social security. But 4th time could be a charm...lol!!

    • @ddd1dorin396
      @ddd1dorin396 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      @@teresamessenger5399 😄👍

  • @amytarvin2776
    @amytarvin2776 Pƙed 3 lety +211

    If minimal makes you happy, do it! But Christmas tree? Do it for Agatha and your husband.🙂. You can decorate simply. Paper snowflakes and popcorn on a string go a long way!

    • @GinaMarieCheeseman
      @GinaMarieCheeseman Pƙed 3 lety +43

      And you can make ornaments with Agatha. You will make good memories with her and teach her to be creative.

    • @janethagen3385
      @janethagen3385 Pƙed 3 lety +37

      Not everybody is Christmas crazy. There are no rules about this,

    • @GlavredBlockchain
      @GlavredBlockchain Pƙed 3 lety +9

      @@janethagen3385 also. There is no X-Mass in Russia. We have the soviet made "New Year". It is not related to any religion, just a celebration for kids. Only some kind of very religios people celebrate x-mas, or ramadan, or hanuka. But here is just a few people who really care about this.

    • @islanddweller3674
      @islanddweller3674 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      I have a small artifical tree, a Crib , lights etc. They live in a box and come out every Advent. Some are decades old.

    • @katarinagrutkova4998
      @katarinagrutkova4998 Pƙed 3 lety +2

      We also don't have a Christmas tree, I don't want to buy a plastic one and there is still mess under the live one, also we have cats so they will destroy it :D also as Janet mentioned, not everybody is Christmas crazy, we are not Christians so its not a big deal for me

  • @jenifermaester8263
    @jenifermaester8263 Pƙed 3 lety +79

    I get what you say about secondhand helping your mental health. I get really overwhelmed with tons of choices, so when I have a few things to choose from and find something that I really like it's the best feeling ever!

    • @VictoriaTerekhina
      @VictoriaTerekhina  Pƙed 3 lety +9

      That’s what I meant!đŸ‘đŸ»đŸ˜

    • @denverdubois5835
      @denverdubois5835 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      For me it's more the price than the quantity. The cost of new things is always like ice water in the face to me. But in a thrift store I can find something to meet most any actual need, and the sum total of what I've spent won't induce anxiety.
      I TOTALLY related to the idea of secondhand shopping helping mental health as well!

    • @alexisblaser9049
      @alexisblaser9049 Pƙed 2 lety

      This is what sucked me into the video. The way she lives would be so good for mental health. I often find myself forgetting that I even have a majority of the things I buy. It’s also a lot of money wasted to buy things you don’t use!!!
      Her channel is very inspiring. Will be keeping up with these videos!!!

    • @1Galacticweek
      @1Galacticweek Pƙed rokem

      I find second hand as frustrating as malls, frankly.

  • @tshandy1
    @tshandy1 Pƙed 3 lety +113

    The American writer Henry David Thoreau famously said, "We don't own things. Things own us."

    • @joanned2402
      @joanned2402 Pƙed 3 lety +2

      And he also said to beware of any enterprise that requires new clothes.

    • @sylviaroberts8103
      @sylviaroberts8103 Pƙed 3 lety +2

      I’m British and many years ago discovered “Walden” in my local library. Loved reading Thoreau - he became a great favourite of mine.

    • @bronwenewens1198
      @bronwenewens1198 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      This insight changed my life.

    • @yourshadows
      @yourshadows Pƙed 2 lety +2

      I agree so much. Things own me big time, I try to change that but I keep buying and it makes me happy but I don’t have room no more and then I get stressed.

  • @yillisbes6343
    @yillisbes6343 Pƙed 3 lety +37

    Due to the lockdown I haven't spend a dime on things besides food and thing like soap and other essentials. Saved a bunch of money and my appartment is way less messy.

  • @raquellambropoulos279
    @raquellambropoulos279 Pƙed 3 lety +34

    Your an inspiration to me
    As Americans I feel we have a huge issue with over spending and consumption. All of my European friends have more in the bank and just are more thoughtful about what they buy. Now America is catching on! I'm 51 and I am downsizing it feels good to be free of material things and I don't spend my entire weekend cleaning anymore. I love the small wardrobe I have, I actually wear my clothes. I now have 3 purses and it's enough. I'm still working on it. But I recommend everyone to try it in some way.

    • @lindaetheridge-stroud1502
      @lindaetheridge-stroud1502 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      There are many Americans that are not well off. They must spend there lives being frugal and budgeting in order to take care of their families and pay the bills. They are the ones that are hurt by the present Government economics.

    • @mgb5170
      @mgb5170 Pƙed rokem

      Speak for yourself. I'm 5th generation American and my grandparents were bohemian, parents hippies (the macro biotic kind not drugs, think goat yogurt).
      You're in a bubble.

  • @annespurlock1255
    @annespurlock1255 Pƙed 3 lety +55

    My husband is a hoarder. I am constantly fighting the clutter battle.

    • @Infoseek777
      @Infoseek777 Pƙed 3 lety +2

      Time to let him go......
      Fuck that shit.

    • @RealElongatedMuskrat
      @RealElongatedMuskrat Pƙed 3 lety +4

      As the child of a clutter lover who caught some of the same habits, let me offer an apology on behalf of all hoarders 🙏😂

    • @MiniLittleBabyDoll
      @MiniLittleBabyDoll Pƙed rokem

      @@RealElongatedMuskrat post your address

  • @XSemperIdem5
    @XSemperIdem5 Pƙed 3 lety +171

    * looks over at mug collection * yeah, I'll never be a minimalist. I don't have a desire to be one anyway. I just find it very interesting how we can all be so different.

    • @VictoriaTerekhina
      @VictoriaTerekhina  Pƙed 3 lety +49

      I don’t think that everybody should be one! It’s just a personal preference in a lifestyleâ˜ș

    • @TorontoNeurospicyGirl
      @TorontoNeurospicyGirl Pƙed 3 lety +19

      You can be a minimalist and still have a collection of something. As long as it truly brings you joy, and you are fairly minimal with most other things. I have lots of house plants. I make sure that all my pots are white so that it doesn't look cluttered and clashing colours and I'm eliminating pretty much all my other decor/knick knacks etc. Houseplants are my decor. They are beautiful and well taken care of. It's also a hobby for me, it helps me be more mindful and brings me joy :)

    • @julietteoscaralphanovember2223
      @julietteoscaralphanovember2223 Pƙed 3 lety +7

      I agree. I don't think I could ever live with so little but I realize that I have too much stuff I don't use which I plan of getting rid of.

    • @kathryndirocco3048
      @kathryndirocco3048 Pƙed 3 lety +3

      Did you ever consider becoming a nun? Seriously i dont mean this in a sarcastic way. It seems you dont like anything that brings joy to people. What does your life consist of? Your poor husband cant even enjoy holiday decorations, and what about your child?

    • @taylorcaccia9843
      @taylorcaccia9843 Pƙed 3 lety +9

      @@kathryndirocco3048 I am sure spending time with her family brings her joy. I would rather have a parent who Is around and spends time with me than have Christmas decorations. She also said she likes being creative with preparing food and serving it to guests. We all like different things :)

  • @user-cf2lp8pz7e
    @user-cf2lp8pz7e Pƙed 3 lety +102

    I haven't bought anything for a few months and I feel liberated!I like you ideas of more minimal and sustainable way of life!Greetings from Bulgaria!

    • @VictoriaTerekhina
      @VictoriaTerekhina  Pƙed 3 lety +5

      Wow that sounds like a goal!😍 You’re doing a great jobđŸ‘đŸ»

  • @Sarah_05L
    @Sarah_05L Pƙed 3 lety +46

    I totally relate to you about buying second hand. It’s always so exciting to find what you’ve been looking for in a second hand store. :)

    • @VictoriaTerekhina
      @VictoriaTerekhina  Pƙed 3 lety +2

      Yes!đŸ™ŒđŸ»

    • @averywelche1122
      @averywelche1122 Pƙed 2 lety +4

      @@VictoriaTerekhina Shopping second hand is like a treasure hunt-more of a fun game if the item you're looking for isn't needed urgently.

  • @BrittanyNScott
    @BrittanyNScott Pƙed 3 lety +28

    I'm from America, my husband and I are pershing a simpler life and you are so inspiring! This list brought to my attention some ways to minimize I hadn't even thought of before. Thanks for sharing!

  • @martl3288
    @martl3288 Pƙed 3 lety +35

    You are very wise I’m senior citizen and you’re wisdom is amazing I’ve shared a lot of your wisdom with my grandkids. I’m raising all 4 of them we are going for minimal life from now thanks god bless I binge watch your videos

    • @VictoriaTerekhina
      @VictoriaTerekhina  Pƙed 3 lety +2

      Thank you a lot💛

    • @daviddenny4535
      @daviddenny4535 Pƙed 3 lety +2

      @@VictoriaTerekhina Hi from Texas. Love your videos. A question: is your minimalism at all derived from your christianity? I have been a Christian my whole life. Jesus was the ultimate minimalist.

    • @evelina.gukasyan
      @evelina.gukasyan Pƙed 3 lety

      @@daviddenny4535 That’s what I believe soon as she said she doesn’t listen to music. Satan speaks to you audibly through music, movies, television... I used to listen to music too until I found the Lord Jesus Christ!

  • @ingalien8102
    @ingalien8102 Pƙed 3 lety +68

    Hi from Germany! I‘ve watched all your videos this week and I don't know what it is, but you seem so so nice and positive! Love your attitude and how appreciative you are about your life! It actually made me think about what I should be grateful for in my life. Looking forward to seeing more here :)

    • @ingalien8102
      @ingalien8102 Pƙed 3 lety

      & you are growing so fast! Just realized you got like 400 subs overnight! :) keep going!

    • @VictoriaTerekhina
      @VictoriaTerekhina  Pƙed 3 lety +7

      Thank you a lot!â˜ș Yes, the channel is definitely growing fast and I’m kinda shocked😅

  • @biancagbadea
    @biancagbadea Pƙed 3 lety +19

    I'm so impressed with the amount of things you have cut out of your life . Seems like a clutter free life better for mental health. I have a very busy house constantly wondering how to tidy up and make things fit in

  • @sincerelylyka3378
    @sincerelylyka3378 Pƙed 3 lety +28

    I love how simple and humble your soul is. I love how true and honest you are in your videos. I agree with your simplicity and for me that's the true essence of lifeâ˜șïžđŸ„°

  • @keeleyxie1087
    @keeleyxie1087 Pƙed 3 lety +46

    Love seeing how you live, my husband is from China and the differences we've seen over years are always interesting. Would love to see a video of what you eat in a week, I'm a big foodie and love to see what other people eat!

  • @Laurasyla
    @Laurasyla Pƙed 3 lety +38

    I really understand you passion about buying second hand items. I have the same...I am much more happier founding something special in thrift shop than in regular shop. My way to minimalism seems to be very long but I try method of small steps...greetings from Poland

    • @VictoriaTerekhina
      @VictoriaTerekhina  Pƙed 3 lety +2

      I’m so glad that people understand and can relate to what I was talking aboutđŸ„° My way to minimalism was a very long one and I still feel like I’m only at the beginning of it😅

    • @emarm100
      @emarm100 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      I look at thrift shopping as hunting for women.

  • @greylock1959
    @greylock1959 Pƙed 3 lety +32

    I am from the United States. I am so happy I found your videos. You are a very powerful speaker. I share your videos in the United States and I will share them again. Thank you

  • @bethwatt674
    @bethwatt674 Pƙed 3 lety +32

    I love watching your videos! You're so sweet and it feels like talking to a friend :) I am really interested in minimalism but sometimes minimalism YT channels feel a little preachy or like it is totally unattainable (e.g. when people don't have clutter but invest lots of money into high quality items like shoes/clothes/appliances/technology which last longer), but your channel doesn't feel like that at all. It's a joy to watch! Sending love to you & your family from the UK :) xx

  • @lorettacasillas6547
    @lorettacasillas6547 Pƙed 3 lety +4

    You are absolutely right about finding what you need used. I think I’m more excited to find used items for a great price than new. Love your videos 🌈

  • @katherinebishop9116
    @katherinebishop9116 Pƙed 3 lety +10

    Thanks for sharing your videos-I love the subjects and your warm, down-to-earth style.
    As a teacher in Los Angeles, I want to say that your daughter is very lucky to have a mom who gives her real connection rather than filling up her life with meaningless stuff. That’s priceless. :)

  • @RagaUnplugged
    @RagaUnplugged Pƙed 2 lety +2

    Ok. I have to say this. These old uploads of your channel are pure gold. Please don’t change and please don’t let any marketing companies change you. I subscribed seeing the simplicity of your channel. Please don’t get into the same influencer bandwagon of perfection and expensive lifestyle. You have an amazing family. People would kill to have such a close knit relationships! God always bless you and your family. Again, please don’t change . People want to see the simplicity because we are so tired of those same boring typical influencers which show nothing but how FAKE one can get to seem perfect.

  • @virginiatolles1664
    @virginiatolles1664 Pƙed 3 lety +7

    Very wise advice. Here's a good piece of old-school advice that still works. It came from Amy Vanderbilt, who wrote an etiquette book many years ago. Her advice about fashion was to find a style that suits you and then to simply replace pieces as they wear out. It's what I do, and it has worked well for me for many years -- well, since the old school days. LOL

  • @JustMe-ig5pn
    @JustMe-ig5pn Pƙed 3 lety +14

    Apparently, I'm a minimalist, too. I do everything you mentioned in this video. I stopped buying and wearing makeup about four or five years ago. My skin is healthier and I'm saving a ton of time and money. I do however wear my lip color, but I'm 30 years older than you! But I get the same exact color and brand.... and it stays on all day. So that's the only exception.

    • @melindamorrison4010
      @melindamorrison4010 Pƙed 3 lety +2

      I don't feel complete without a little brightening blush and lipstick. I am always told how pale I look without! But, I am also in my sixties!! You look great!!

    • @JustMe-ig5pn
      @JustMe-ig5pn Pƙed 3 lety +2

      @@melindamorrison4010 Yes, I agree. She is a cutie and lovely young lady.

  • @calling_sparrow
    @calling_sparrow Pƙed 2 lety +4

    Love the last point you made about not buying new things. I need to remember this more often! My husband and I bought our desks secondhand a few years ago and it’s still our favorite purchase we’ve ever made and still are so excited to have those pieces of furniture.

  • @icelma3014
    @icelma3014 Pƙed 3 lety +31

    Can I make you a request to do a video about how to travel like a minimalist, and what do you usually bring in your bag pack? thanks so much

    • @TNHima
      @TNHima Pƙed 3 lety +6

      Yes I wanna know see it too!!

  • @GinaMarieCheeseman
    @GinaMarieCheeseman Pƙed 3 lety +6

    I love your take on minimalism. I am trying to re-think what I buy and why. I will probably never be a minimalist but I can learn much from you. I have to say the books part surprises me. I buy loads of books and read them all. But I'm a journalist and writer so the written word is my passion. Books enrich the mind.

  • @Chandiory
    @Chandiory Pƙed 3 lety +19

    You are so nice to listen and I like that you are not judging other people’s lifestyle at all. You bring so much positive vibes to the youtube community :) Greetings from Bulgaria :)

  • @willettmary889
    @willettmary889 Pƙed 3 lety +6

    How she has evolved is much as I have with shoes, handbags, jewlery, and really everything. Life becomes so much simpler and easier. Love and Light.

  • @amari9002
    @amari9002 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    I am doing a low buy year and love this kind of inspiration. I am not at all a minimalist, but I want to declutter and reduce and reuse. Congrats on your lovely channel and the big amount of new followers!

  • @octobermoon9
    @octobermoon9 Pƙed 3 lety +3

    You are so sweet and such a breath of fresh air. You inspire me to be more thoughtful about what I actually need as opposed to what I think I want. Thank you so much for sharing with us! ♄

  • @lolly46773
    @lolly46773 Pƙed 3 lety +6

    Thank you for sharing your personnel life. We have alot in common, except I'm older my kids are grown. It's so nice to watch your videos, your down to earth and real. Also, your daughter is so cute!

  • @kathyinwonderlandl.a.8934
    @kathyinwonderlandl.a.8934 Pƙed 3 lety +3

    Great advice! It makes me feel so good to hear the things I need to tell myself but I don’t. Now this hit me with a Yes! I can do this! I can live without so many things! đŸ„°

  • @joanneblack7697
    @joanneblack7697 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    I absolutely LOVE your list!! I have stopped buying all the things you've listed, and I have saved more money than ever in my past. All the things you list just create a huge amount of clutter. I found, like you, that I used certain favorite items (1 handbag, five or six favorite clothing items, etc.) The rest just made my house feel like a storage space. And as far as music, I love it, but I can find and listen to most things on CZcams. You are very smart to have started this so early in life. It took me longer!! 😅 I love your channel. 💖

  • @danniroberto9152
    @danniroberto9152 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Feel so blessed to have found your channel today. We all need positivity in our lives especially during these challenging times. The freshness you so effortlessly project is so lovely to see. Well done 😘. From Toronto.

  • @mori.curious
    @mori.curious Pƙed 3 lety +8

    Hey Vika, even though you don't plan to create separate videos for your Patreon, when you get a few patrons, you could post a question for ideas from your patrons on what they want to know more about or you could share photos or a journal entry maybe?
    I want to become one of your Patrons because your videos are really great! You've made me laugh and I love learning about your experiences with minimalism and your life in Russia. Thank you for sharing and inspiring me! 💌

    • @VictoriaTerekhina
      @VictoriaTerekhina  Pƙed 3 lety +4

      Thank you so much!💛 I was really struggling with ideas for patreon because I wanted to do something nice for patrons but couldn’t come up with any ideas😅 Yours sound very good!😍

  • @AnnaMarie92aj
    @AnnaMarie92aj Pƙed 3 lety +11

    Hello from San Diego. I found your perspective so inspiring- I am decluttering too! Thank you 💛

  • @Ann65.
    @Ann65. Pƙed 3 lety +1

    I am so enjoying your videos on this Sunday afternoon, when I am lazing around. We could all take heed from your way of living and free ourselves from the never ending cycle of working to buy more - but having less time for what's really important.

  • @LadyDianaBarnes
    @LadyDianaBarnes Pƙed 3 lety +2

    I love this! You gave me some ideas on things I can eliminate in my, and live a more minimalist lifestyle. Makeup is one thing I've also cut way back on, but could probably reduce even more. Also, thank you for the clarification on "journals" versus "magazines". That makes a lot more sense! Great video.

  • @mimsley5
    @mimsley5 Pƙed 3 lety +11

    You have a great philosophy ! I need to be more like you.... I buy way too many things! But books- I could never stop buying books! 😊

  • @fabienneroure9995
    @fabienneroure9995 Pƙed 3 lety +20

    I really enjoyed your video and I have stopped buying a lot of things as well! Best wishes to you and your family from Canada!đŸŒ»

  • @CharlesAvilaMeasInst
    @CharlesAvilaMeasInst Pƙed 3 lety +1

    This was a GREAT list. I appreciate the thought you put into it. You have inspired me to look at what I can but second hand more often. Thanks!

  • @amypuldamusic
    @amypuldamusic Pƙed 3 lety

    Hi Vika! I'm new to your channel, and I just simply adore your videos! Thank you for sharing your life and views on the world with us. I find it really refreshing to see someone so real and genuine share her opinions and thoughts. Also, I like your thought on buying second-hand, and how it makes you happy to find the thing you are looking for! I never thought of it that way!

  • @cristinamatei5181
    @cristinamatei5181 Pƙed 3 lety +20

    You are so young and so wise at the same time!

    • @ddd1dorin396
      @ddd1dorin396 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Și atĂąt de sinceră și asumată!

  • @briarrosebookss5754
    @briarrosebookss5754 Pƙed 3 lety +19

    Love that I found a fellow Russian youtuber! I'm American Born but my Mom and Dad are from the Soviet Union♡ thank you for your videos!

  • @Rosemari753
    @Rosemari753 Pƙed 3 lety +2

    I can definitely relate to feeling of getting overwhelmed in shopping malls and places like that. I actually really dont enjoy shopping at all and your videos making me want to be more of a minimalist! :)

  • @maryminer1903
    @maryminer1903 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    You are a little doll and you make me smile! I NEED to minimize my home for sure. The ONLY thing I could never live without is MUSIC. Love your channel. I'm watching you all day today! 😘💕

  • @leilahauck
    @leilahauck Pƙed 3 lety +10

    Hey Vika, I like your Channel so much. Your positive Inspiration is a present to me. Thank you and best wishes from Germany 😊

  • @angelicamelis3079
    @angelicamelis3079 Pƙed 3 lety +3

    Your videos are so interesting and genuine! Listening to what you have said, I have the feeling that you might be a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) (I am myself). The sensitivity to strong smells and perfumes, the overwhelming sensation of having too many things, the confusion when entering in big malls etc. I relate to all this so much! And you made me think that I would probably feel better with a more minimalist lifestile â˜ș

  • @janeattaway9315
    @janeattaway9315 Pƙed 3 lety +2

    I just found your channel. It really hit me...I have things I don’t use and in my way. You inspired me to let things go. You have a beautiful family.

  • @Mada_94_
    @Mada_94_ Pƙed 7 měsĂ­ci +1

    I am a minimalist but a hoarder at the same time. I can't let go of the things I kept from my past, but at the same time I only purchase now the items that I truly need.😅

  • @makeupbyknighton3049
    @makeupbyknighton3049 Pƙed 3 lety +14

    I’m a Russian American and I love seeing your life in Russia . I always want to go back but I’m scared I will be kept because I was adopted .

    • @VictoriaTerekhina
      @VictoriaTerekhina  Pƙed 3 lety +6

      I don’t think there would be any problems with that but you should make your research on thisâ˜ș

  • @marychadwick4727
    @marychadwick4727 Pƙed 3 lety +9

    I'm such a fan of your wise words. I think you are an excellent role model! 😊😊😊👍👍

  • @jennifersims5528
    @jennifersims5528 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Yes! I also no longer buy/use makeup, nail polish, things like that. You have a great list. I'm glad I found your channel! Subscribed!

  • @MononaNona
    @MononaNona Pƙed 3 lety

    I just stumbled across your channel, it is refreshing to see humble content! I have become minimalist myself and also enjoy second-hand stores. One of the most popular stores here in the States is Goodwill. It is satisfying knowing I (the consumer) don't spend more for the fancy, eye-appealing decor, ambiance! You have a sweet little family...continue to enjoy life's simple pleasures and counting your blessings with a cup of tea!

  • @Neji961
    @Neji961 Pƙed 3 lety +6

    No home decor or music! I’m impressed! 💕

  • @ronsanders307
    @ronsanders307 Pƙed 3 lety +5

    Your English is outstanding. I love your videos and especially enjoy seeing your family. Keep up the great work.

  • @paulincia27
    @paulincia27 Pƙed 3 lety

    You are so right! Following fashion and trends, having many things can be overwhelming and cause anxiety! Thank you for great tips đŸ‘Œâ€ïž

  • @jenniferkrampe4007
    @jenniferkrampe4007 Pƙed 3 lety

    I just wanted to say...I love you and your channel!!

  • @cindysebryk5093
    @cindysebryk5093 Pƙed 3 lety +7

    I am a bit of a minimalist but not necessarily by choice. Lol. We just don't have the money to buy most things. Our rent is 1800. per month our grocery bill is 1000. Canadain. Utilities, cellphones and TV about 700 per month. It is somewhat expensive here. Gas is 1.20 a liter. We play board games with our kid's, bike and swim in our river. We are minimalists with dishes only because our kid's keep breaking them and losing our utensils at school. We started buying all our dishes at the second hand store when our kids started being able to help clean up after dinner. I am thankful for your videos.

    • @Infoseek777
      @Infoseek777 Pƙed 3 lety

      Damn....what part of Canada is that?
      That could be a huge monthly mortgage payment.....

    • @cindysebryk5093
      @cindysebryk5093 Pƙed 3 lety

      Alberta

  • @kseniya7811
    @kseniya7811 Pƙed 3 lety +6

    ĐŻ Оз Đ ĐŸŃŃĐžĐž, ĐœĐŸ тĐČĐŸĐž ĐČĐžĐŽĐ”ĐŸ ŃŃƒĐżĐ”Ń€ ĐžĐœŃ‚Đ”Ń€Đ”ŃĐœŃ‹Đ” ĐŽĐ»Ń ĐŒĐ”ĐœŃ. йаĐș ĐŒĐœĐŸĐłĐŸ Đ·ĐœĐ°ĐșĐŸĐŒĐŸĐłĐŸ, ĐœĐŸ ĐČ Ń‚ĐŸĐ¶Đ” ĐČŃ€Đ”ĐŒŃ с ĐżĐŸĐŽĐ°Ń‡Đ”Đč ĐœĐ° ĐŽŃ€ŃƒĐłĐŸĐŒ ŃĐ·Ń‹ĐșĐ”. ĐĄĐżĐ°ŃĐžĐ±ĐŸ, Ń‡Ń‚ĐŸ ты ĐżĐŸĐșĐ°Đ·Ń‹ĐČĐ°Đ”ŃˆŃŒ ĐœĐ°ŃŃ‚ĐŸŃŃ‰ŃƒŃŽ ŃĐ”Đ±Ń Đž сĐČĐŸŃŽ Đ¶ĐžĐ·ĐœŃŒ, ĐżĐŸŃ‚ĐŸĐŒŃƒ Ń‡Ń‚ĐŸ ĐłĐ»ŃĐŽŃ ĐœĐ° ĐžĐŽĐ”Đ°Đ»ŃŒĐœŃ‹Đ” ĐșĐ°Ń€Ń‚ĐžĐœĐșĐž, гЎД люЎО ĐœĐ° Đ±Đ”Đ»ĐŸĐŒ Ń„ĐŸĐœĐ”, ĐČ ĐșĐŸĐŒĐœĐ°Ń‚Đ”, ĐșĐŸŃ‚ĐŸŃ€Đ°Ń ŃĐ»ĐŸĐČĐœĐŸ была ŃĐŸĐ·ĐŽĐ°ĐœĐ° ЎОзаĐčĐœĐ”Ń€ĐŸĐŒ, пДрДбОрают таĐșОД жД ĐžĐŽĐ”Đ°Đ»ŃŒĐœŃ‹Đ” ЎОзаĐčĐœĐ”Ń€ŃĐșОД ĐČДщО, ĐœĐ°Ń‡ĐžĐœĐ°Đ”Ń‚ ĐșĐ°Đ·Đ°Ń‚ŃŒŃŃ, Ń‡Ń‚ĐŸ Đ±Ń‹Ń‚ŃŒ ĐŒĐžĐœĐžĐŒĐ°Đ»ĐžŃŃ‚ĐŸĐŒ ĐŒĐŸĐ¶ĐœĐŸ Ń‚ĐŸĐ»ŃŒĐșĐŸ таĐș. И Ń‡Ń‚ĐŸ таĐșĐŸĐč ŃŃ‚ĐžĐ»ŃŒ Đ¶ĐžĐ·ĐœĐž Đ±ĐŸĐ»ŃŒŃˆĐ” ĐżŃ€ĐŸ ĐșĐ°Ń€Ń‚ĐžĐœĐșу Оз Đ˜ĐœŃŃ‚Đ°ĐłŃ€Đ°ĐŒĐŒĐ°, Ń‡Đ”ĐŒ ĐżŃ€ĐŸ ĐŸŃ‚ĐșĐ°Đ· ĐŸŃ‚ Đ»ĐžŃˆĐœĐ”ĐłĐŸ Đž Ń„ĐžĐ»ĐŸŃĐŸŃ„ĐžŃŽ ĐŸŃĐŸĐ·ĐœĐ°ĐœĐœĐŸŃŃ‚Đž. ĐšĐŸŃ€ĐŸŃ‡Đ”, ŃĐżĐ°ŃĐžĐ±ĐŸ, Ń‡Ń‚ĐŸ ĐżĐŸĐșĐ°Đ·Ń‹ĐČĐ°Đ”ŃˆŃŒ таĐșую Ń‚Đ”ĐżĐ»ŃƒŃŽ Đž ĐœĐ°ŃŃ‚ĐŸŃŃ‰ŃƒŃŽ ĐșĐ°Ń€Ń‚ĐžĐœĐșу :)

    • @VictoriaTerekhina
      @VictoriaTerekhina  Pƙed 3 lety +1

      ĐĄĐżĐ°ŃĐžĐ±ĐŸ Đ±ĐŸĐ»ŃŒŃˆĐŸĐ” Đ·Đ° ĐŽĐŸĐ±Ń€Ń‹Đ” ŃĐ»ĐŸĐČа💛 ĐŸŃ€ĐžŃŃ‚ĐœĐŸ, Ń‡Ń‚ĐŸ ŃĐŸĐŸŃ‚Đ”Ń‡Đ”ŃŃ‚ĐČĐ”ĐœĐœĐžĐșĐž Ń‚ĐŸĐ¶Đ” ŃĐŒĐŸŃ‚Ń€ŃŃ‚ ĐŒĐŸĐž ĐČĐžĐŽĐ”ĐŸđŸ˜…

  • @carolchappell1704
    @carolchappell1704 Pƙed 3 lety

    I find you to be so wise. I buy so much stuff I don’t need. I respect that you save money and don’t go in for instant gratification when it comes to “stuff”. You and your family will be better off with this mind set and it will provide you a better future - unlike so many young couples in the US.

  • @winstonjohnson455
    @winstonjohnson455 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    I've been living a minimalist lifestyle for nearly30 years now - I'll be 74 in a couple of months. I built my own tiny house back in 2014, the entire inside is finished off in native yellow poplar wood cut and milled less than a mile from where I'm located. The tiny house is not wired for electricity, I use kerosene lamps and small solar lights, I heat and cook with a woodstove, I use a non-flush composting toilet, I use two of the garden pump-up sprayers for my pressurized water (a stainless steel one for doing dishes and a plastic on for washing hands and taking a shower). I haven't owned a motor vehicle since 1998, I own three mountain bikes and a recumbent trike that I built back in 2005. I have a large raised-bed garden and raise quail. I only spend approximately $300 per month, I do not have any bills everything I have is paid for. I wouldn't ever consider going back to the rat race, consumer driven lifestyle that I used to be a part of.

  • @constancegeraud8540
    @constancegeraud8540 Pƙed 3 lety +4

    Love the content and your vibe ! Keep sharing amazing content with such a great attitude! Kiss from Paris !

  • @emailbecky
    @emailbecky Pƙed 3 lety +5

    I can relate to what you say about malls! I hate malls. I buy mostly secondhand and vintage and a lot online.

  • @silviamuscas1216
    @silviamuscas1216 Pƙed 2 lety

    Love second hand stuff! I started buying in second hand shops 10 years ago, when I was backpacking in Australia, and I totally understand the joy of finding something useful and unique 😃

  • @adi8487
    @adi8487 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    I can relate to so many things you’ve mentioned in this video! Enjoyed watching it :)

  • @augustine.c8204
    @augustine.c8204 Pƙed 3 lety +9

    the lack of music......... wow... everything else i can relate to though. Thanks for sharing! Pretty interesting

  • @elliw.
    @elliw. Pƙed 3 lety +53

    You already have 4500 subscribers. Congratulations!

    • @VictoriaTerekhina
      @VictoriaTerekhina  Pƙed 3 lety +5

      Thank you! That’s mind blowing!😍

    • @ingalien8102
      @ingalien8102 Pƙed 3 lety +3

      5400, a thousand more only one day later! :)

    • @DepecheMode5
      @DepecheMode5 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      @@ingalien8102 8.6K let's goooo

    • @butterfly-kb4cn
      @butterfly-kb4cn Pƙed 3 lety +13

      She is now in the algorithm. So she will grow faster the more people like her videos and the more they will be recommended to others. Congratulations!

    • @TorontoNeurospicyGirl
      @TorontoNeurospicyGirl Pƙed 3 lety +4

      @@ingalien8102 another week later, almost 20000!

  • @Markeymarc321
    @Markeymarc321 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    I think you are doing all the great choices. I enjoy very much how clear you express yourself. Thank you for been.

  • @nicolerichardson4218
    @nicolerichardson4218 Pƙed 2 lety

    Your perspective is so refreshing! I'm so glad I found your channel - subscribed!

  • @stregaway8037
    @stregaway8037 Pƙed 3 lety +3

    You are the most interesting and inspiring youtuber I've found this year :) I have decided to go make up free after being inspired by you!

  • @Nihaal24
    @Nihaal24 Pƙed 3 lety +40

    This is the life that everyone should be living. Covid-19 came with this same message on how to live life in the most natural way and liberate yourself from all types of '' fancies''. Your simple thoughts and the natural way of life will make you touch stars. Best wishes..

    • @VictoriaTerekhina
      @VictoriaTerekhina  Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Thank you a lot!â˜ș

    • @_em_onade
      @_em_onade Pƙed 2 lety +2

      You can’t say that. Should. Not everyone wants to be extreme. So everyone should stop listening to music?

  • @darciehuisman8753
    @darciehuisman8753 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    I am VERY interested in both Russia AND minimalism. You post what ever you feel like posting, so far every video I have seen has been interesting.

  • @josefiinas.4458
    @josefiinas.4458 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    I just love that I found your youtube channel! Lots of love from Finland đŸ„°

  • @kathypowell5737
    @kathypowell5737 Pƙed 3 lety +49

    She has cute little heart's, when she smiles, her cheeks take on the shape of hearts.

  • @EmmaAppleBerry
    @EmmaAppleBerry Pƙed 3 lety +13

    I recently was going through sentimental childhood type stuff and came across a heavy stack of like 20 magazines and after ripping out my name on quiz pages and having a quick trip down memory lane at which i was mostly horrified at the sort of materialistic self obsessed sexist nonsense inside the magazines i realised i was happy i kept them so i could see and feel how much id changed from when i was 16 and had genuinely loved and enjoyed that rubbish!
    Poor teenage me im glad that awful stuff didnt rub off on me and im even more glad that ive changed so much that i can more than happily run to the bin and gleefully watch them go inside the icky bin where they belong. 😂
    if i ever have a daughter or even son theyre not going anywhere near such horrible media at the very least until i teach them how to recognise the manipulative degrading marketing and when theyre already sure and confident in themselves teenagers especially shouldnt be seeing any of that toxic stuff.
    My mother is the type who reads magazines herself so she had no issues with me reading them i wish she had but at that age i probably wouldnt have listened anyway! Haha

    • @VictoriaTerekhina
      @VictoriaTerekhina  Pƙed 3 lety +2

      I think everyone had to go through a period of stupid teenage magazines to become mature and wise😂 Don’t even want to remember these🙈 But the interesting thing is that Ive been buying very good quality magazines for the last couple years so I’ve been talking more about them. Something like Kinfolk style. And It was quite sad for me to realize that I don’t really read them till the end and never go through them again😒

    • @sarahstrong7174
      @sarahstrong7174 Pƙed 3 lety

      Recycling them would be good.

  • @hadewijchplaizier2723
    @hadewijchplaizier2723 Pƙed 3 lety

    Thanks for making this video! I just discovered your channel and can totally relate. I got rid of about 80-85% of my stuff last summer and feel so much better since. I now have so much more time and am happier than before.
    Good for you that you started this journey when you’re still young!
    I was 40 when I started and sometimes regret wasting all that time and money.

    • @VictoriaTerekhina
      @VictoriaTerekhina  Pƙed 3 lety +1

      I’m glad that you liked the video!â˜ș I’m sure that it’s never too late to start making your life better!đŸ™ŒđŸ»âœš

  • @hbfinegan
    @hbfinegan Pƙed 3 lety

    Great share Vika!💜💖 I don’t buy a lot of stuff too that creates clutter in our home. Congratulations on your 5k plus subscribers💖🎉 I’m so happy for you!❀ Have a great weekendđŸ™đŸŒđŸŒž

  • @simonaluta824
    @simonaluta824 Pƙed 3 lety +66

    I can't believe there's someone like me who doesn't like listening to music. I thought I was weird 🙃

    • @dnr2089
      @dnr2089 Pƙed 3 lety +7

      I never have background music on....

    • @hepzirose
      @hepzirose Pƙed 3 lety +2

      me too

    • @incensejunkie7516
      @incensejunkie7516 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Same here, though I am rather noise sensitive. I'll listen to music while meditating, on the rare occasions I really want to, or on a long road trip but otherwise, none.
      I do enjoy going out to listen to live music - not concerts, but smaller venues, or the symphony.

    • @embr4065
      @embr4065 Pƙed 3 lety +4

      I listen to music only in the car and even then, not all the time. I don't dislike music as a whole, but I almost view it as a form of "noise pollution."

    • @SM-hn5le
      @SM-hn5le Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Yes! I sometimes listen to music but I am not crazy about it and I can go days without listening to music.

  • @fenree
    @fenree Pƙed 3 lety +11

    Your channel is blowing up! Already 4.800 subscribers, congratulations! đŸ€ŻđŸ„ł

    • @VictoriaTerekhina
      @VictoriaTerekhina  Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Already 5500😅 It’s mind blowingđŸ™ŒđŸ»

    • @juicylucyfamily5073
      @juicylucyfamily5073 Pƙed 3 lety

      @@VictoriaTerekhina And now more than 55 000 subscribers! WOW! You`re my INSPIRATION. I`m going to start my second channel and it`s all thanks to YOU! THANK YOU!!!

  • @dmariegreene
    @dmariegreene Pƙed 3 lety +1

    I love your channel. So refreshing. I don’t listen to music anymore either as I feel most of it is negative, sad, etc. I love Christmas music and I only listen during the holidays. I look forward to watching more of your videos. Diane, Indianapolis Indiana USA

  • @jordibardaji1742
    @jordibardaji1742 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    I agree with you on second-hand shopping. It is special.

  • @jovanasucic4453
    @jovanasucic4453 Pƙed 3 lety +5

    Hallo! Greetings from Germany! I discovered your chanel last night and it was a love at first sight :) You asked a question what kind of content would be nice to watch, and you mentioned in this video that you love to thrift, soooo... Thifting in Russia would be perfect :)

  • @mcfloater1171
    @mcfloater1171 Pƙed 3 lety +135

    Your daughter needs music tho , make sure she listens to songs and stories for her age group. As a teacher , I have found this is very important .

    • @BeeBee-gi2zr
      @BeeBee-gi2zr Pƙed 3 lety +33

      I find no stimulation in this house for a child, it lacks any colour etc.... I think this is bordering on obsessional control rather than just a lifestyle, its stifling

    • @mcfloater1171
      @mcfloater1171 Pƙed 3 lety +19

      @@BeeBee-gi2zr I do enjoy seeing the different culture, but I agree with you. Minimalism for the most part is a lifestyle of restrictions and control. For a growing mind it can be stifling.

    • @christineperez7562
      @christineperez7562 Pƙed 2 lety

      @@BeeBee-gi2zr Like she said do what you want but she does not need to be like you. How do you know she does not have music for her daughter. Maybe she sings to her instead.

  • @happytexaschristy
    @happytexaschristy Pƙed 3 lety

    I’m loving your videos! Thank you for sharing! I can’t wait for you to do a Q&A video. I’d love to hear more about how you became a minimalist and how your husband feels about it. It took me a lot of years before I reached that point and I wish I had gotten there when I was closer to your age. I’m 46 now and I’m a happy new subscriber too!!

  • @raqkostadinova684
    @raqkostadinova684 Pƙed 3 lety

    Thank you for this video! People need to hear this thinks! You'r amazing ❀

  • @sadcap
    @sadcap Pƙed 3 lety +8

    Bringing back special food on trips is such a good idea!

    • @VictoriaTerekhina
      @VictoriaTerekhina  Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Thank you! I really love to do that!â˜ș

    • @frankb1
      @frankb1 Pƙed 3 lety

      @@VictoriaTerekhina Yes! I would love to see more about food options.

  • @lindagardellini6321
    @lindagardellini6321 Pƙed 3 lety +3

    I can relate to a lot of the things you said. Some people can go overboard with decor and it looks too cluttered...and just collects dust! I'm the same with journals. I used to write in journals and then save them, but found they just take up space and once they were full, I never went back and looked at them again, so I thought, "why am I doing this?" ha ha
    Lots of love to you and your family from Australia!

    • @VictoriaTerekhina
      @VictoriaTerekhina  Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Oh wow you just made me realize that I used the wrong word😅😂 I was talking about magazines actually and “journal” sounds the same in Russian as the one that means magazine so I sort of mixed them up in my head😂 I’d never noticed it if not your comment😅

    • @lindagardellini6321
      @lindagardellini6321 Pƙed 3 lety

      @@VictoriaTerekhina Glad I could help! ha ha :)

  • @renee777ful
    @renee777ful Pƙed 3 lety

    Thank you! You are a big inspiration to me in my journey towards minimalism. I enjoy your videos!

  • @alpacamoose4378
    @alpacamoose4378 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    My Great Grandma has one box of Christmas things. It's about the size of a shoe box and she uses her mini artifical tree! Taking it back to basics. 😎

  • @sallyuNKY
    @sallyuNKY Pƙed 3 lety +5

    I just subscribed. This channel was a refreshing find on CZcams. So tired of haul videos that promote buy, buy, buy. Not for me.

  • @TorontoNeurospicyGirl
    @TorontoNeurospicyGirl Pƙed 3 lety +15

    I'm slowly getting rid of almost all home decor, my home decor is live plant now. :) It's my new hobby now. I collect houseplants.

  • @nicolewright5342
    @nicolewright5342 Pƙed 2 lety

    I so knew what you meant. Love this video!! Very inspiring! 💜

  • @MalavyDiaries
    @MalavyDiaries Pƙed rokem

    I just discovered your channel and it is exactly how I feel now in my mid 30s that we don’t really need a lot of thing to be happy . I just love your cha and try to watch every of your video